Bruschetta PLUS

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These garlicky toasts topped with savory spreads are a classic Italian appetizer. Make just one batch of toasts and one topping, or toast more bread and make two, three, or all four toppings. Short cut: Serve the toppings on crackers or with tortilla chips.

Level:
Easy

Yield:
32 bruschetta

Serves:
16

Ingredients

Bruschetta toppings

1 loaf crusty Italian bread

3 tbsp. olive oil

2 clove garlic

Directions

Make one of the toppings (see below); set aside.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Cut bread on diagonal into scant 1/2-inch-thick slices. Brush bread on one side with oil. Transfer slices to baking sheet and bake about 7 minutes, or until golden and crisp. With cut garlic cloves, very lightly rub crisp sides of toast; discard garlic. Divide the topping evenly among the garlic toasts.